New In - River Island

                                   

I love looking at the Just Arrive pages as there are so many lovely, transitional pieces at the moment, 

lots of bits that I really want because I need them in my life as well as bits that I want just for the hell 

of it! 

River Island is a brand that I fall in and out of, I don't often pick up much from there but I love so much 

they have a really good, 90's collection, plus their items are a bit longer than other stores 

(I’m looking at you Topshop!)

1) At this time of year I like to have a clear out of a lot of basic tops and replace them with new so

this ribbed vest top is perfect, plus it isn't cropped! I wear these under checked shirts and other

button tops just to add another layer as it's still a bit chilly.

2) I love this wrapped front shirt, I picked it up in grey for a party and it was instantly love. It sits 

beautifully, with a longer hem at the back and a flattering front. For a party it's fine but for work

I need to wear a grey vest top as the drape is open and the children in my class do not need to see

my bra!

3) As the weather gets warmer I want to wear more dresses but hate saying good bye to my beloved 

check print. This grey top would love lovely under chunky cardies with tights or leggings now and

 maybe with shorts in the summer.

4) Shirt dresses are having a bit of a moment in the spotlight and this one deserves to be in it!

A navy rather them my usual black, this is a lovely shirt, perfect for work or drinks, dressed up with 

heels (see next point) or chunky boots and tights.

5) Those block heels are the heels of dreams! I love the open toe and ankle strap - hello 90's and 

00's school disco!

6) Finally, another check print shirt dress, dressed up or down this is an easy throw on and go outfit!

I think after looking at these so much I do need to go and have a bit of a splurge in River Island,

maybe I need to give it a bit more time.

What do you think of my picks?

Sarah xx

My Make up Bag #6

Now the weather is slowly getting warmer, the bits that I've been picking have changed a little, not a great deal as really I'm quite lazy but there is something about bringing out much loved 'Spring' appropriate items.

As a base this week, I've reached for Benefit's Big Easy as it's light and gives a good finish, plus it lasts well without being too heavy. Concealer is a new tube of Rimmel's Wake Me Up concealer, although I'm kinda falling out of love with it, no idea why but I'm just not feeling it at the moment. To add colour is Benefit's 10, a light bronze/highlight combo that is great for this time of year.

Moving onto peepers and brows are still ruled by Dipbrow from Anastasia, my love for this keeps growing. Eye base is Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Permenant Taupe, this is more as a base as I'm loving mixing it up with different palettes as the moment. Liner, and two choices. For lazy mornings its Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Stag, but if I have a bit more time then Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Caviar Ink will be flicked on. Finally, lashes from Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro Glam, can't beat this for MASSIVE lashes without the price tag.

Fingers crossed this make up will last me well as I need it to, lots of exciting things happening at work and there's nothing like having good make up on your face to give you a confidence boost.

I'd love to know what you think of any of these products, what's in your make up bag this week and whether you like reading these sorts of posts!

Sarah xx

NOTD - Essie Suite Retreat

Essie Suite Retreat - Boots £7.99

After my wander around and sub-concious shop in Boots last week I found myself standing infront of the Essie stand where they had their Spring Resort 2015 collection. I didn't realise but they bring out a pre-main collection or resort collection made up of 4 colours and this season there are two bold colours and two nudes. I picked up three of the 4 and the first one I have to show you today is Suite Retreat.

Described as 'Blissed our Blue Orchid' Suite Retreat is a beautiful muted blue toned purple, perfect for the transition from winter to spring. Application was smooth and even, two coats and it has a lovely cream finish with no streaking or dragging, this is down to the brush Essie give us, which is wide. Suite Retreat dried really quickly, two coats were touch dry in 10mins, smudge dry in 20mins, perfect for those of us with busy lives.

I love this colour, its the most bold in the collection and one that I will probably wear the most over the coming weeks, its work and weekend appropriate.

What do you think of Suite Retreat? 

Sarah xx